Cost to Run a Box Fan in Indiana
Indiana's average residential electricity rate is 18.2¢/kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest in the country, 1% below the U.S. average. At typical usage (8 hours/day), a box fan here costs $3.32 per month.
Per hour
1.4¢
at 50–100 W
Per day
$0.11
8 hours/day
Per month
$3.32
18 kWh
Per year
$39.86
219 kWh
By usage level in Indiana
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4 hrs/day) | 5.5¢ | $1.66 | $19.93 |
| Typical (8 hrs/day) | $0.11 | $3.32 | $39.86 |
| Heavy (16 hrs/day) | $0.22 | $6.64 | $79.72 |
Indiana vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Indiana $3.32
Midwest average $3.13
U.S. average $3.36
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a box fan in Indiana?
At Indiana's current average residential rate of 18.2¢/kWh (May 2026), a box fan with typical usage costs about $0.11 per day, $3.32 per month, or $39.86 per year.
Is running a box fan in Indiana more expensive than average?
It's almost exactly the U.S. average: $3.32 per month here versus $3.36 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Indiana right now?
Indiana residents pay an average of 18.2¢ per kWh as of May 2026 — the 32nd cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.
Box Fan costs in nearby states
What else costs to run in Indiana
Electric Furnace $332/mo Central Air Conditioner $155/mo Heat Pump $133/mo Pool Heater (Heat Pump) $111/mo Garage Heater $82.99/mo Electric Water Heater $72.20/mo Tankless Electric Water Heater $69.71/mo Space Heater $66.39/mo Baseboard Heater $66.39/mo Oil-Filled Radiator Heater $66.39/mo Pool Pump $66.39/mo EV Charging (Level 2, Home) $55.33/mo